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The Legacy Golf Resort offers you a study in contrasts. A Phoenix golf course that prominently displays well-preserved artifacts of the Old Southwest in contrast to a contemporary golf school that employs leading-edge technology. An executive resort with all sorts of business amenities and plenty of family-friendly activities. Absolute peace and quiet and easy, convenient access to vibrant Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler and Mesa. Your choices? Tee up on The Legacy Golf Course. Designed by renowned golf course architect Gary Panks, the 6,908-yard, par 71 golf course is noted for beautifully manicured greens, aesthetic uses of indigenous plants, and its homage to the area's rich western history. The first tee box is located near a western bunkhouse, built in 1899, that once housed Teddy Roosevelt and Poncho Villa. Grain silos, built in 1902, line one of the fairways. Plug into the resort's scheduled activities. The Legacy Golf Resort's onsite activities director organizes a range of family-friendly activities in Phoenix. Daily activities, some requiring modest fees, include spirited bingo competitions, pizza-and-movie nights, guided hikes, arts and crafts, and scavenger hunts. Experience Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler and Mesa. Centrally located, The Legacy Golf Resort is the perfect location to take in a Diamondbacks game or follow the Cactus League – the Chicago Cubs. Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Anaheim Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland A's, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers - during Spring Training. Experience the quiet thrills of the FBR Open (formerly called the Phoenix Open) or the downright noisy thrills of NASCAR at the Phoenix International Raceway and drag racing at the Firebird Raceway. Head to Sun Devil Stadium, home of the Insight.com Bowl, or University of Phoenix Online Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals or the games and events at ASU. Or try your hand and your luck at table games and slot machines at Casino Arizona. Then, tap into your softer side strolling Phoenix's local museums and art galleries, enjoying first-rate performances at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, sitting back for stellar performances from the Phoenix Symphony and Ballet Arizona. Attractions and Museums Check out the abundance of local attractions and activities that Phoenix has to offer. For those who want to venture outside of Phoenix, take on a day trip to visit some of these Arizona attractions. Apache Trail/Superstition Mountains Located at the base of the Superstition Mountains is the gateway to the Old West. The town features shops, Dynamite Mine, Lost Dutchman Museum, a steakhouse, jeep/helicopter tours and more. Arizona Museum for Youth A participatory fine arts center especially for young adults. 35 N. Robson St. 480.644.2467 Arizona Science Center Big innovations and shows, including 350 hands-on exhibits, a 206 seat planetarium with a 60 foot dome, and a giant screen theater with an Iwerks projection system. 600 E. Washington St. 602.716.2000 Arizona Snowbowl Located on majestic San Francisco Peaks, Arizona Snowbowl lies 14 miles outside of Flagstaff (approximately 2 hours from Phoenix) . The resort opened in 1938 and is one of the oldest, continually run ski areas im the US. And now, visiting Snowbowl from the Phoenix metro just got easier, through Desert Snow Connection. Desert Snow Connection makes skiing and snowboarding affordable and convenient for Phoenix visitors by offering coach transportation to Arizona Snowbowl from Phoenix plus the option to buy your lift tickets and bypass long lines. Visit www.DesertSnowConnection.com and reserve your seat today. Arizona State University The fifth largest university in the U.S. serves about 44,255 students at three anchor campus locations throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. The university is a major provider of academic, cultural and social activities for Greater Phoenix. Desert Botanical Garden Located in the heart of Papago Park and bordered by Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tempe, the Garden's 145 acres showcase the Sonoran Desert and more than 20,000 plants representing 4,000 species. Open daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy. 602.941.1225 Grand Canyon The North Rim features the virgin pine forest of the Kaibab Plateau and view-points 1,200 feet higher than those of the South Rim. The South Rim offers some of the best viewpoints and is located just a short distance from Grand Canyon Village. Breath-taking views of the Painted Desert, Colorado River, and the Marble Canyon are just some of the beautiful sites. Heard Museum Started in the 1920's by Dwight and Maier Heard with their private collection of Native American art and recently expanded to include multiple galleries, a cafe, auditorium, museum shop and bookstore, education center, courtyards and an amphitheatre. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 2301 N. Central Avenue 602.252.8848 House of Broadcasting, Inc. (Radio and Television Memorabilia) Walk back in time with Arizona's radio and television legends. This museum offers a compendium of personalities and paraphernalia from this dynamic broadcast industry, preserving for all time Arizona's beginnings, for generations to experience and treasure for years come. Located at 7150 East 5th Avenue, 2nd floor of Santa Fe West. Free admission. Open Monday-Sunday, 10am to 6pm. 7150 E. 5th Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. 602.944.1997 London Bridge London Bridge was falling down, and the economy in Lake Havasu City wasn't doing all that much better. So in 1968, a man who built an empire on chain saws decided his western Arizona kingdom could use a new old-fashioned bridge, buying London's for $2.46 million and transporting it to the desert. A tourist oddity was born. Montezuma Castle Visit Montezuma's Castle, a beautiful pre-historic Indian cliff dwelling. Out of Africa A full day of excitement and fun! Nine great shows! Lions, tigers, leopards and even cougars all live together. Instead of tricks and routines, you will see the staff playing, swimming, and interacting with the exotic cats. Located two miles north of Shea off the Beeline Highway. Papago Park A spacious desert area with many facilities for entertainment and recreation. 56th Street and East Van Buren Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix Art Museum is the largest in the Southwest, with world-class exhibitions and a collection of over 17,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary, and Western American art, and fashion design. Not to be missed are the Thorne Miniature Rooms of historic interiors, shopping in The Museum Store, and lunch in Art Museum Cafe by Arcadia Farms. The Museum presents a variety of public programs, including film showings, lectures, Family Sundays, gallery talks, and more. Free parking and barrier-free access. Closed Mondays. 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1685. 602.257.1880 Phoenix Civic Plaza An exciting, professional, high-quality, service oriented venue featuring 300,000 square feet of comfortable and economical convention, meeting, and special event space in an atmosphere conveying the history of the Southwest and the Arizona experience. 225 E. Adams. 602.262.6225 Phoenix Museum Of History Interactive and revolving exhibits, programs for children, and displays probing such topics as famous Phoenix families, the city's first jail, early nutrition, and the survival secrets of the Hohokams. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. 105 N. 5th Street 602.253.2734 Phoenix Zoo Home to some 1,300 animals including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals, and reptiles from around the world. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. 602.273.1341 Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park Experience a prehistoric Hohokam Indian ruin. Outdoors you can explore a 2/3 mile (1km) interpretive trail featuring the archaeological site and walk through the Hohokam Houses exhibit with reconstructed homes. Inside the Land and the People exhibit tells the story of the ancient Hohokam. The changing gallery showcases exhibits on topics such as archaeology, southwestern cultures, and contemporary American Indian arts. Let your children discover the excitement of archaeology in our hands-on exhibit: Explore Archaeology. Exciting workshops, tours and events are available year round. The Museum Store features authentic Indian arts, books on the Southwest, and other unique items. 4619 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034-1909 877.706.4408 / 602.495.0901 Rawhide An authentic replica of an entire 1880's Western town complete with gunfights, stagecoaches, gold panning, and an Old West museum. 5700 West North Loop Road, Chandler, AZ 85226-5186. 480.502.5600 Scottsdale Main Street Arts District Explore contemporary art, architecture and design in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Located south of Indian School on Main Street and Scottsdale Road. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Located in Scottsdale's popular Old Town district, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) features the most compelling modern and contemporary art, architecture and design from around the globe. Designed by award-winning architect Will Bruder, SMoCA's minimalist building (an ingenious renovation of a former movie theater) includes a public "skyspace" by the acclaimed artist James Turrell (one of only a handful in the world), where visitors can experience the ever-changing light of the desert sky. SMoCA also presents a wide variety of changing exhibitions, educational programs and special events for adults and families. 7374 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-5604 480.994.278 Sunrise Park Resort In the heart of Arizona's White Mountains is Sunrise Park Resort, Arizona's Premier ski destination. This recreational paradise offers a wide range of fun and exciting winter activities. Ski or ride on Sunrise's three mountains offering 65 runs promising adventure for skiers of any level. There is also a separate snowboarding area, cross country ski trails and a special childrens's "ski-wee" area. And now, visiting Sunrise from the Phoenix metro just got easier, through Desert Snow Connection. Desert Snow Connection makes skiing and snowboarding affordable and convenient for Phoenix visitors by offering coach transportation to Arizona Snowbowl from Phoenix plus the option to buy your lift tickets and bypass long lines. Visit www.DesertSnowConnection.com and reserve your seat today. Taliesin West Taliesin West was built by Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentices in the 1930s and was constantly expanded and modified by the architect until his death in 1959. Wright and his apprentices literally created Taliesin West out of the desert by gathering rocks from the desert floor and sand from the washes to keep the design in balance with the surrounding environment. The site, considered one of the Wright's greatest masterpieces, was designed to serve as Wright's personal home, studio and architectural laboratory. Today, visitors can choose from a broad range of tours that showcase Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor space.- Open during the winter months. 12621 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. 602.860.9810 Wildlife World Zoo Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals up close and personal. Take a safari train ride through animal exhibits or visit the giraffe feeding station. 623.935.WILD Family Fun parks Roller coasters, bumper boats, go-carts, miniature golf, arcades, batting cages, modern driving ranges, waterslides, and wavepools can all be found at the Valley's many Family Fun Parks. Big Surf 1500 N McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281-1643 480.947.7873 Castle and Coasters 9445 N Metro Parkway East, Phoenix, AZ 85051-1507 602.997.7575 Cracker Jax 16001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-2153 480.998.2800 Water World 4243 W Pinnacle Peak Rd 85027 480.834.8319 Shopping Arizona Center Specialty shops, retail carts, and a food court arranged in an open air center. Many popular restaurants and nightclubs. 455 N. 3rd Street 602.949.4353 Arizona Mills A 175-unit shopping, dining, and entertainment complex featuring many well-known outlets. I-10 and SR60 602.491.9700 Biltmore Fashion Park World-class shopping in a beautiful outdoor park setting. 24th Street and Camelback Road. 602.955.1963 Kierland Commons Scottsdale's newest Shopping center! Enjoy great shopping, dining and entertainment all in an outdoor setting. 15205 N Kierland Blvd, Suite 150, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. 480.348.1577 Old Town Scottsdale Shop along world-renowned 5th Avenue. More than 225 specialty shops featuring gifts, fashions, Native American handcrafts, home-furnishings, and open-air cafes. 7087 5th Avenue. 602.945.0962 Old Town Tempe Mill Avenue between 3rd and 7th (just north of University) features specialty shops such as craft shops, boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. Paradise Valley Mall Includes five major department stores, over 145 specialty shops, a large food court and movie theaters. Cactus and Tatum Roads. 602.253.2959 Scottsdale Fashion Square Arizona's foremost mall, featuring three levels of great shopping, dining and a multiplex cinema. Scottsdale Road at Camelback, Scottsdale. 7014-590 E. Camelback Rd. 602.990.7800 Sports For the sport enthusiast, Legacy Golf Resort is the perfect location to take in a Diamondbacks game and follow the Cactus League – the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Anaheim Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland A's, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and Diamondbacks – during Spring Training. Catch a game. Go golfing. Whatever your fancy, you'll find it in Phoenix. Cactus League Baseball Twelve Major League Baseball teams warm up under the Valley's sun during Arizona's Cactus League spring training in March and April. Anaheim Angels Tempe Diablo Stadium 48th St. and Broadway 480.784.4444 Chicago Cubs Hohokam Park 1235 N. Center, Mesa 480.644.4451 Milwaukee Brewers Maryvale Sports Complex 3600 N. 51st Ave. 245-5500 Oakland A's Phoenix Municipal Stadium 5999 E. Van Buren St. 602.392.0217 San Francisco Giants Scottsdale Stadium 7408 E. Osborn 480.990.7972 San Diego Padres Seattle Mariners Peoria Sports Complex 16101 N. 83rd Ave. 623.773.8700 Arizona Diamondbacks Chicago White Sox Colorado Rockies Kansas City Royals Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers Chase Field Ballpark The only sports facility in the world featuring a retractable roof, air conditioning, and a natural turf playing field, this unique venue is home to Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks. 401 E. Jefferson St. 602.465.6500 Firebird Raceway A 1/4 mile NHRA sanctioned dragstrip, a 1.1 mile lake for IHBA Drag Boat racing events, a 1.25 mile East Track, a 1.6 mile Firebird Course, a 1.1 mile West Track, the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, and Proformance Driving Events! 20000 Maricopa Rd., Chandler. 480.268.0200 Glendale Arena Home to NHL's Phoenix Coyotes and the NFL's Arizona Cardinals. 9400 W Maryland Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305 - 3114. 623.772.3200 Phoenix International Raceway Home of Phoenix's biggest race - NASCAR! Join the action and be part of fun and excitement. 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale, AZ 85323. 623.463.5400 Sun Devil Stadium Home to Arizona State University's football Sun Devil's. 602.965.2381 Turf Paradise RaceCourse Enjoy live and simulcast racing in a paradise setting. Featuring casual and fine dining, family picnic park, and a sports bar. Live Racing Fri - Tue 12:30pm. 1501 W. Bell Rd. 602.942.1101 US Airways Center Home to the NBA's Phoenix Suns, AFL's Arizona Rattlers, WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, NHL's Phoenix Coyotes, and a variety of family entertainment. 201 E. Jefferson Street. 602.379.7878 Theater Celebrity Theatre Intimate 2650 seat theater in the round features concerts, corporate parties, and special events. No seat is farther than 75 feet from the stage. 440 N. 32nd St. 602.267.1600 Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium Offering the best in performing arts from Broadway shows to concerts, dance, comedy, and more. Located on the campus of Arizona State University. Mill Ave. and Apache Blvd., Tempe. 480.965.5062 Herberger Theater Center A two-stage complex featuring year-round music, drama and dance performances presented by six resident professional performing companies. 222 E. Monroe. 602.252.8497 IMAX Theatre at Arizona Mills Arizona's first combination IMAX and IMAX 3-D theater. Images come to life on a screen more than six stories high. 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Ste. 667. 602.945.IMAX Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center and Symphony Hall Phoenix's totally renovated convention and exhibition complex. Center for the performing arts and home of the Phoenix Symphony. 225 E. Adams. 800.ATC.IVIC Marquee Theatre Tempe's number one music venue. Popular bands both big and small cannot make it through Arizona without stopping here first. Formerly the Red River Music Hall. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. 800.466.6779 Union Hall 2000 seat historic auditorium adjacent to the Arizona Center. 512 E. Van Buren. 602.264.2455 The Legacy Golf Resort's onsite concierge is happy to assist you in finding the perfect Phoenix activities for your perfect visit. Contact us at 888.828.3673.